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Physical Therapy Assistant in South Carolina

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in South Carolina

159 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in South Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

A Physical Therapy Assistant major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in South Carolina

Physical Therapy Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 159

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a physical therapy assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy assistant majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in South Carolina

There are 1,420 people in the state and 94,250 people in the nation working in physical therapy assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $56,880 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in South Carolina that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,234. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,707. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,684 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 80% of students get financical aid.

#4

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

A typical student attending MTC will pay a net price of $6,030. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,145 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,154 after graduation.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in SC

Some of the careers physical therapy assistant majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $57,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical therapy assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Medical/Clinical Assistant 472
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 110
Occupational Therapist Assistant 72
Respiratory Therapy Technician 13
Medical Laboratory Assistant 7

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Assistant

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